Interviews
This is when you should arrive for an interview.
Ten to fifteen minutes before your scheduled interview.
Many career experts believe this is a vital starting point for an effective resume.
A professional summary. (A clearly worded, tells a recruiter exactly what your skills are).
It is important to be honest on a job application because a job application is this.
A legal document.
This technique is consistently rated as the most productive way to find work.
Networking
Name two job search websites
You should provide the interviewer with 3 of these.
Personal references
Along with your resume, this should be included when applying for a job - it's your sales pitch.
A cover letter. (Each letter should be written for a specific employer.)
This is how you should dress when picking up or dropping off a job application.
In professional-looking clothes.
Name three ways to look for work.
Internet Mailing resumes Answering trade journal ads Answering local newspaper ads, Private employment agencies,contacting former teachers going to state or federal employment offices ,asking family, friends, or professionals.
It is important to get one of these at the end of an interview so you have all the correct contact information for the employer.
Business Card
Give two examples of good body language
Sit up. Slight forward lean. Direct eye contact. Occasional nod. Strong Handshake.
It is the recommended number of pages for an effective resume.
One (and never more than two)
Give one good example for "Reason for Leaving"
Better opportunity
This is who you can network with
Everyone!
This is the number one reason for termination
Personality Conflicts
This should be done within 24 hours after an interview.
Send a thank-you (follow-up) email.
This resume format focuses on the accomplishments of a person just entering the workforce.
Entry-level Resume.
This is when you schedule a time to meet with an employer and ask them questions about their company, what skills they look for in their employees, what the work atmosphere is like, etc.
An informational interview
Give 2 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.
Family Personal Issues Politics Badmouthing past employers Religion Salary
You should spend some time doing this before going to an interview.
Researching the company.
When describing your skills and accomplishments on a resume, each bullet should be started with this.
A past tense action verb.
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, this is how you should fill in the space.
Put n/a in the space. This shows that you saw the question.
Using the internet, business journals, resource books, magazines, etc. to research companies you might be interested in working for is called this.
Prospecting
This should never be done during an interview.
Chew gum, take a phone call, have your cell phone out, use slang.